tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20926604.post8835988410287952990..comments2020-05-28T07:25:49.289+10:00Comments on At the bottom of the Garden: Um, don't know what to call this...Sif Dalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05516581267618212776noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20926604.post-67539523668306650332007-02-27T23:10:00.000+11:002007-02-27T23:10:00.000+11:00I am actually going through a period on my diploma...I am actually going through a period on my diploma course where I've brought up the no praise issue. And boy did it ruffle feathers!! It's only the first week of uni and already there are threads on the forum with my name in the title...*gulp*. But once it is pointed out to you you just can't help noticing a few things:<BR/><BR/>1.) How MUCH other people praise children, and for seemingly nothing things as well ("Good swinging!"...I mean, come on, what the?!)<BR/><BR/>2.) How we as individuals have been affected by praise. I am similar, in that I have always been progressed quickly through humanity subjects, but I found I was just interested in getting good marks and not interested in actually reading and enjoying the literature. What a waste!<BR/><BR/>3.) How others are dependent on praise even as adults. I have a friend whose partner didn't come and see her when she was sick because he wanted to work late to impress his boss and get praised for it. It's so sad.<BR/><BR/>But yes, I am hoping that I can work on Harry's school when she's older to implement a few changes (or even work there myself and try them out!). Recognising that factor is such a powerful move, you really are on an intense path this year!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, Cass<BR/>ps - so stoked to see you on Flickr too. ;o)cassohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151411987479523702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20926604.post-37335468396812059752007-02-26T21:39:00.000+11:002007-02-26T21:39:00.000+11:00Well I for one think your photos are amazing! I al...Well I for one think your photos are amazing! I always wonder how you get such good photos, and now I know...because you acually love photography and want to do it!<BR/><BR/>Anyway as you know from my reply on AB I have much felt the same way. One example, I gave up music (played many instruments at school etc) because I didn't want to put in the effort to be the best...but as I've gotten older I love music *so* much that I don't even need/care to be the best anymore. <BR/><BR/>And I am so scared to go back to work and have someone realise that I know nothing - but at the same time I really want to learn more within my field so I need to get over it. Feel the fear and do it anyway!<BR/><BR/>So I think as you get older it gets less important to be perfect(I hope), and we do wisen up to doing something purely because we want to, rather than basing our choice on how successful we are going to be at something...Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454195195116512673noreply@blogger.com